guest post: grown-up essentials

My sister is traveling the world with her husband so her little sis (me!) will be taking over for the next week. I recently graduated from college and am starting a “big girl” job in July. I’ve been thinking about what clothing items I will need. My college wardrobe mostly consists of workout attire and younger going out clothes. I want to look more grown up with my new grown up job.

I made a little graphic with some starter grown up pieces. Some of these items are a little pricey, but I think the basics are worth splurging. I wouldn’t recommend trying to buy all of the items at once, but definitely great investment pieces to try to acquire through the year!

1. A blazer is a must. It can be worn for so many different occasions in adult life. From work to errands to shopping it just works! Pictured: J. Crew Blazer

2. I currently own an anorak from Old Navy. I love it, but I want to invest in a warmer, more durable one as I wear it alllll the time. Pictured: TopShop Anorak

3 A white oxford is a must. Again, it can double as a work piece and a casual piece. Pair with trousers/pencil skirt for work or distressed denim and your awesome blazer for a casual look. Pictured: Ralph Lauren Oxford

4. A leather jacket is an item to definitely spend some money on. I haven’t come across a cheap leather jacket that doesn’t look cheap. Pictured: Ellie Tahari Leather Jacket

5. While I don’t think you should throw away your distressed denim- I think they still work in the adult world- I do think a nice sleek pair of jeans is a necessity. Pictured: Seven For All Mankind Jeans

Good picks! I would definitely add a good pair of black dress pants that you can wear to work or winter events (I like Ann Taylor's) and a gray pencil skirt – I have a very inexpensive one that I end up wearing at least once a week to work when it's warm outside.

Black pants are a great work staple! I have two pairs and wear them to death!

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I'm a 36 year old Software Engineer/Project Manager for big corporate company, a wife, a mom of a 2 year old daughter and as a hobby I post what I wear to this blog. I live in Florida but I frequently travel all over for work.